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Earlier today, a proposal was submitted to the NFL’s competition committee by the Green Bay Packers to ban the “tush push,” a short-yardage quarterback sneak that has been mastered by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy recently held a Q&A with fans, during which he was asked his thoughts on the play.
“I am not a fan of this play,” Murphy said, most likely in his best, I demand to speak to a manager tone. “There is no skill involved, and it is almost an automatic first down on plays of a yard or less.”
The “skill” involved is the offensive line kicking the defensive line’s ass, and that’s the basis of what football is all about.
What would Ray Nitschke, Forrest Gregg, or Jerry Kramer say about the Packers’ stance on such a physical play?
Murphy’s big argument in the Q&A is that the league should ban any aiding of a ball carrier, which could be what’s in the proposal. If it’s even considered to be voted on at the next NFL owners’ meetings this spring, they’ll need more teams joining the push to ban the “Brotherly shove.” If it does make it to a vote, it’ll need 24 of the 32 teams to approve.
Truth be told, I’m indifferent about the play; I just wanted a reason to take a cheap shot at the Packers.
So here’s another.
